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🎨 Menino com pipa, 1947
by Candido Portinari 🇧🇷
Oil on canvas. 81 x 100 cm.
Private collection
About the artwork:
In "Menino com Pipa," Portinari likely depicts a young boy engaged in the simple joy of flying a kite, a universal symbol of childhood and freedom. This painting would typically showcase Portinari's characteristic style, which combines elements of realism and expressionism to convey both the beauty and the poignancy of the subject.
The composition of the painting might focus on the boy, positioned against a landscape or urban backdrop that reflects his environment. The boy could be depicted looking upwards, following the flight of his kite, with his posture and expression conveying a sense of aspiration and delight. The kite itself, possibly vibrant and colorful, would stand out against a more subdued background, drawing the viewer's eye upwards and emphasizing the theme of escape and elevation from everyday concerns. 0 reply
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